Relief for Bangladesh as WC broadcast deal nears completion
2 June 2026, 23:55 PM
A consortium comprising BTV, T Sports and Star News is set to acquire the broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday, ending fears of a potential blackout of the tournament in Bangladesh.
2 June 2026, 23:55 PM
World Cup worries grow for Tigresses
2 June 2026, 08:00 AM
Bangladesh’s ability to consistently post big totals, chase 150-plus targets have long been far from convincing. Continuing the trend, they managed only 133 for five against Scotland and then fell eight runs short of 163-run chase.
2 June 2026, 08:00 AM
Will Marufa’s ‘secret plan’ give Bangladesh an edge in the upcoming T20 World Cup?
29 May 2026, 16:41 PM
Recently, the right-arm pacer spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and revealed that she has a secret plan for the mega T20 event.
29 May 2026, 16:41 PM
‘Praise comes with criticism’
28 May 2026, 00:30 AM
For many years, Bangladesh’s international success depended heavily on the performances of Nigar Sultana Joty. However, that trend changed with the emergence of several match-winners recently. As a result, Joty’s performances sometimes appear ordinary in comparison, and she has often found herself at the receiving end of criticism for not meeting expectations. As Bangladesh head towards their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batter shared her plans, expectations, and thoughts on criticism with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan during an interview, the excerpts of which are as follows:
28 May 2026, 00:30 AM
‘Success might have come sooner if I had a set batting position’
26 May 2026, 23:32 PM
In an interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, she spoke about the team’s preparation, her personal transformation, and Bangladesh’s ambitions for the tournament.
26 May 2026, 23:32 PM
World Cup broadcast rights race reopens
26 May 2026, 08:00 AM
Bangladeshi broadcasters T Sports and Star News, in a joint venture, and a Dubai-based company have emerged as potential buyers
26 May 2026, 08:00 AM
Taskin shines in the shadows
14 May 2026, 09:00 AM
The 31-year-old fast bowler's experience and quality remain indispensable to the Tigers.
14 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Rana magic seals maiden home Test win over Pakistan
13 May 2026, 00:30 AM
Pacer Nahid Rana delivered a fiery spell in the final session of the opening Test to claim career-best figures and guide Bangladesh to a 104-run victory over Pakistan, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium yesterday.
13 May 2026, 00:30 AM
‘I take my hat off to the pacers’
South African fast bowling legend Allan Donald has been heavily credited for his role in Bangladesh’s pace revolution during his tenure as the team’s pace bowling coach from March 2022 to November 2023. The 57-year-old, who resigned after the ICC World Cup in India, is still a big supporter of the Tigers and keeps in touch with the Bangladesh pacers. On Monday, Donald spoke with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan over the phone from Johannesburg, where he expressed immense pleasure at seeing his former pupils doing so well in Pakistan. Here are the excerpts:
3 September 2024, 01:00 AM
Mizanur urges more ‘A’ team tours
The ‘A’ team head coach Mizanur Rahman Babul pointed out several positives from his side's recently concluded tour of Pakistan.
1 September 2024, 01:30 AM
Taskin makes instant impact on comeback
Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed made an instant impact on his return to Test cricket after 14 months as he came up with a sensational bowling performance on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi yesterday.
31 August 2024, 18:45 PM
Tigers shouldn’t overthink about facing Abrar, experts suggest
Bangladesh should keep their focus on getting a positive result from the series-deciding second Test against Pakistan and play according to their strength rather than concentrating on the opposition squad, cricket experts opined on Wednesday.
29 August 2024, 02:00 AM
BCB scratching its head to solve the BPL problem
The newly-elected Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed has called a board of directors’ meeting on Thursday where among several key issues, holding the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in scheduled time is likely to be discussed.
28 August 2024, 01:15 AM
Discipline and patience key in batters' success against Pakistan
On Monday, Bangladesh’s batting coach David Hemp spoke with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, shedding light on their convincing win and what they hope to achieve in the following match
27 August 2024, 10:46 AM
'Fans should be excited about Tigers’ pace attack'
Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach Andre Adams spoke with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, shedding light on their convincing win and what they hope to achieve in the following match.
27 August 2024, 07:58 AM
Shadman makes statement on return
Left-handed batter Shadman Islam can claim himself lucky to be part of the opening Test against Pakistan as he hasn’t been the first-choice opener of the Bangladesh Test team in recent years.
24 August 2024, 01:31 AM
No reason we can’t do well in Pakistan: Adams
Bangladesh fast bowling coach Andre Adams spoke with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about the Tigers’ chances in the Pakistan series and shared his observations about the pacers.
4 August 2024, 01:30 AM
‘There is every possibility of bigger humiliations’
Bangladesh’s lacklustre Women’s Asia Cup mission ended on Friday with a humiliating 10-wicket defeat to India in the semifinal, a drubbing that could be the precursor to more such embarrassments in the forthcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home.
28 July 2024, 01:00 AM
Rony’s quest for a comeback
Pacer Abu Hider Rony sees his call up to the High Performance Unit for the tour to Australia as a lifeline for his international career and believes it can open a path for him to make a comeback to the Bangladesh side after a lengthy gap.
27 July 2024, 01:00 AM
Seeking personal bests a step towards ‘dreaming big’
Former Olympian and current BKSP shooting coach Asif Hossain Khan admitted the harsh reality of Bangladesh’s chances in the Olympics, but he was hopeful that if these athletes can deliver their best individual performance in the meet, they can count their participation differently.
25 July 2024, 00:51 AM
‘We can understand our current state’ in Australia
"I think the series is a great opportunity for me. Not only this series, wherever I play, I think the opportunity for the national team will come if I do well. I always try to perform, be it NCL, BCL or Premier League," said Akbar.
24 July 2024, 06:46 AM
The debate over Rishad’s red-ball readiness
The kind of spin Rishad produces can be an asset for the Bangladesh Test team, who have often found wanting in away series due to a lack of variety.
17 July 2024, 01:00 AM
‘I had to change my whole procedure’: Jahanara on rejoining national team
The veteran fast bowler returned to the national setup after a year-long gap.
12 July 2024, 08:06 AM
'Managing swing key in Pakistan'
The batting coach of the Tigers sheds light on team’s preparation and chances for the upcoming away Test series in Pakistan.
9 July 2024, 01:15 AM
‘If I can’t share my experiences, then what’s the point’
If I can’t share my learnings with my players, all my experiences will be of no use. I will try to share the things that I have learnt from my playing and coaching days. The more I can do that, the better
5 July 2024, 02:00 AM
Rishad’s emergence not yet a watershed for leg-spin
The leggie grabbed 14 wickets in seven matches in competition, finishing as Bangladesh’s most successful bowler in the competition, and joint third overall in the tournament.
3 July 2024, 01:00 AM
‘We want to be champions, but also need to be realistic’
'As the hosts, we want to see our team go all the way. But honestly, we also have to consider the strengths of our team and of our opponents.'
2 July 2024, 08:18 AM